This $193,000 watch features 3 miniature Van Gogh paintings
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British artist David Lindon has created the ‘world’s first wearable art gallery’, which features three of the most famous paintings by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.
The masterpieces, namely Starry Night, Sunflowers, and Self Portrait are smaller than the size of the eye of a needle and measure around 0.5 millimeters. They are invisible to the naked eye and must be viewed using a microscope.
Lindon took two months to create and embed each painting into the watch, which is up for sale at $192,544 (£150,000).
As per the Good News Network, Lindon was commissioned to create the Van Gogh Trilogy to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the famed Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam this month.
The materials used by Lindon include gold, nylon, and micro pigments.
“It is a real challenge to control my hands and my breathing, let alone create something almost literally out of nothing. Only when you look into the microscope for yourself can you appreciate the magic, the intricate details, and the depth that photos don’t capture,” said Lindon in a blog post.
Dedicated to his art, Lindon works in the dead of night to avoid traffic sounds and other distractions.
Microscopic work with monumental challenges
Since 2019, the British artist has been focusing on the technical challenges that come with microscopic art.
“The art is labor intensive and arduous to make, but the gratification I get from people’s reactions makes it all worthwhile. It is no exaggeration to say that everything connected with making the sculptures is complex,” said Lindon.
Lindon revealed that most of his equipment is modified according to his style, which helps him refine his creations.
Available on Hammond Galleries, his other works include making paintings in the eye of the needle. The paintings are 1.5 millimeters, sometimes smaller, costing anywhere from $12,000 to $20,000.
“I must slow down my breathing (to steady my hands) and keep my heart rate as low as possible. A twitch from my pulse can wreck months of work. My hands still jump a little as my heart beats, so I work in a rhythm between each pulse. If I don’t concentrate all the time my fingers can accidentally flick weeks of work off the microscope never to be seen again!,” added Lindon.
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